General Position Summary

The Chair of Wiley is expected to lead and manage an executive team and a committee of 35-45 members. The Chair serves as the committee's representative, liaising with the rest of the MSC, external organizations, campus leaders, contributors, speakers, former students, and the Wiley family. The Chair will set the year's goals and the committee's vision for the future. The Chair will work closely with the executive team to establish the direction of Main Program. 

Minimum Requirement

• One year of MSC Leadership experience or equivalent.

Meeting Requirements 

Significant changes or additional functions for this position in the upcoming year 

We would like to: 

• Increase financial contributions
• Expand the outreach of programs to represent all TAMU communities 
• Build upon and improve existing attendance metrics
• Expand the use of timelines and team goal-setting
   

Learning Outcomes

• Team management
• Administrative duties, such as budgeting
• Professionalism
• Networking and donor relations
• Enhanced communication skills

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, and/or skills

• Previous involvement in Wiley
• Effective communication skills
• Public speaking skills
• Time management skills
• Interest and knowledge of national and foreign policy issues

Required MSC Council Officer Responsibilities:

• Represent the MSC Council: As a student leader in the MSC Council, your actions directly reflect the organization and our values. Committee Chairs have the responsibility of directing their committee’s programs and goals to ensure alignment with those of the MSC Council.
• Alignment with the MSC Programs mission:  MSC Programs will prioritize support for programs, experiences, and student leadership opportunities that reflect and align with its mission of engaging students in providing purposefully designed campus programs and service opportunities that prepare them to be global leaders.
• Attend Weekly Monday Night Meetings: When creating your academic schedule, please be mindful of your requirement to attend Program Assembly meetings every Monday night at 6pm.
• Complete the full Academic Year: MSC Officer positions are meant to be performed for the full academic year, including the Summer.
• Attend Leadership Launch (& August Leadership Refresher): Every spring, the MSC hosts Leadership Launch to support the transition of new leaders.
• Understand the Student-Staff Partnership: Each committee is assigned an advisor by MSC Programs. Through that advisor, MSC Programs and the MSC Council are committed to strong student/staff partnerships and to the idea that there is mutuality in teaching and learning, and that advisors and students see each other as a resource; each group offering what it uniquely can provide.